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Fr. Nicholas Kostetsky Photographs and Ephemera

 Collection
Identifier: g-9

Scope and Contents

Collection of photographs, and ephemera related to the Ukrainian National Chorus (formerly, the Ukrainian Republic Capella). Contains photographs from Ukraine and Western Europe, as well as concert program from Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Dates

  • 1919 - 1923

Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for researcher use. Please contact the archivist (archives@ukrhec.org) for more information and to make arrangements.

Conditions Governing Use

Copyright restrictions may apply.

Biographical / Historical

Nicholas Kostetsky was a member of the Ukrainian National Chorus (originally, the Ukrainian Republican Capella) who toured with the chorus in Europe and the US. He left the chorus and settled in western Pennsylvania. He served as garden cartaker at the Phillps Mansion in Butler, PA for many years, and at some point was ordained to the clergy.

Extent

0.01 Linear Feet (2 folders)

Language of Materials

English

Ukrainian

Spanish; Castilian

Abstract

Material collected by Fr. Nicholas Kostetsky relating to his experiences in the Ukrainian National Chorus in the 1920s, which inspired the American Christmas mega-hit "The Carol of the Bells".

Arrangement

The collection is arranged in 2 series:

The collection is arranged in two series:

Missing Title

  1. Photographs
  2. Ephemera

Custodial History

Nicholas Kostetsky to Gretchen Moore to Lovie Tymkiw.

Title
Guide to Fr. Nicholas Kostetsky Photographs and Ephemera
Status
Completed
Author
Michael Andrec
Date
12-15-2011
Description rules
Describing Archives: A Content Standard
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Ukrainian History and Education Center Archives Repository

Contact:
135 Davidson Ave.
Somerset NJ 08873 USA
732-356-0132